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7 Layer Taco Bell Nacho Fries

Nacho Fries are crispy fries coated in taco seasoning, smothered in cheese, and topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh pico de gallo, and more. Inspired by Taco Bell, this recipe brings a fast food favorite to your kitchen!
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 1301kcal
Author Tamara J.

Ingredients

Seasoning for the fries:

  • 2 tablespoons Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper optional for spice

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 bag Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning
  • 1 can Refried beans
  • 1 15 ounce can Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheese see post for alternative cheese sauce idea
  • 1 cup Guacamole
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo
  • 1 cup Chipotle sauce

Instructions

  • Add the French fry seasonings into a small bowl. Including the paprika, chili powder, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (which is optional if you like spice). Stir this up until it is fully incorporated, then set it aside.
  • Add the ground beef into a skillet and cook it over medium heat until all of the pink is cooked out. Drain any excess grease. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, and stir in ¼ cup of water. Stir it until everything is combined, and remove the taco meat from the heat.
  • In a separate pan, heat up the oil over medium heat  until it reaches 350°F. Gently place the French fries into the hot oil and cook until they are golden brown (about 7 minutes or so). Be sure to turn them every minute or so so that they cook evenly.
  • While the fries are cooking, heat up the nacho cheese sauce in a microwave safe dish, and set it to the side. Next, heat up the pinto beans in a microwave safe dish and set them aside. 
  • Once the fries are golden brown to your liking, remove them from the hot oil and let them drain on a bed of paper towels. Continue cooking the remaining fries in batches until they are all done. 
  • Add the cooked fries to a large bowl, sprinkle in the nacho fry seasoning and toss them around until the fries are coated evenly with the seasonings. 
  • Assemble your 7 layer nacho fries by adding the french fries to a plate, and layer with all of your toppings including: the nacho cheese, refried beans, ground beef taco meat, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and chipotle sauce. 

Notes

Fry the French fries on the crispier side to ensure that they are sturdy enough to hold up with all of the toppings. 
Swap out waffle fries, or thick cut potato wedges in place of the fast food fries.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 | Calories: 1301kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 97g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 58g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 876mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 5g